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Aerospace: Geopolitics

Why are rich Chinese moving private jets offshore, slumming it in budget seats?

Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins.

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Luxury Hotels

Private members’ clubs are adding rooms for the most discerning travellers

Asia travel

6 of the best hotels in Chengdu from which to explore the city or mountains

Wellness

How this luxury Cambodian resort offers a yoga experience few others can match

Knai Bang Chatt, an eco-friendly seaside resort in Kep, left stressed-out Cathy Hilborn Feng feeling realigned from the inside out.

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Lana Yang (left), wellness manager at Knai Bang Chatt, and her friend and fellow yoga instructor Aimee Ortagus lead a class during a three-day yoga retreat at the seaside resort. Photo: Cathy Hilborn Feng
Asia travel

Review | A luxurious stay in Phuket at Trisara, away from the hustle and bustle

Phuket is one of Southeast Asia’s most popular beach destinations, but at Trisara, one doesn’t have to compromise on privacy and luxury.

Luxury Hotels

Is Hoiana Resort & Golf Vietnam’s ultimate seaside escape?

The luxury resort along the central Vietnam coast boasts over 20 F&B establishments, golf, a casino and endless activities for both grown-ups and children.

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Review | The Peninsula New York becomes a centre of seasonal cheer during the holidays

With luxe rooms, great dining and a 2024 refurbishment, the grande dame on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan is always a great stay – but it’s even better during the holidays.

The lobby of the Peninsula New York during the holidays. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Top 10 travel trends for Hongkongers in 2026, from road trips to ‘romantasy’

Booking.com’s ‘Travel Predictions 2026’ survey also finds Hongkongers are seeking nature, thinking of their skin and open to robot help.

Food and Drinks

On the Menu | Why the future of food in Asia is about comfort dishes and ‘relaxed dining’

Chefs at a Bangkok event epitomised a focus on heritage over haute that Marriott International’s Future of Food 2026 report says is trending.

Tourism

What are the food and wine wonders of Italy’s Liguria and Piedmont regions?

The neighbouring regions in northwest Italy are between them home to pesto, great wines, white truffles and more. Here’s what to enjoy there.

The Piedmont commune of Serralunga d’Alba, from which the two-Michelin-star La Rei Natura is about 3km away. Photo: dpa
Africa

Wildly different: Botswana and Namibia offer contrasting safari experiences

andBeyond resorts in the Namib Desert and the Okavango Delta – favoured by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle – bring different perspectives.

andBeyond Sossusvlei Desert Lodge in Namibia. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

Review | The Anam’s resorts blend luxury with a truly authentic Vietnam experience

The group curates a lush, local experience for guests through Vietnamese oil paintings and structures reminiscent of Indochine architecture.

Trip Inspiration

6 up-and-coming ski resorts for your winter break on the slopes

From Japan to Morocco, these ski regions promise plenty of snow, wild beauty and fewer crowds.

Icons and Influencers

Style according to … fashion designer to the stars, Tamara Ralph

The London-based, Sydney-born designer has worked with the likes of Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Amal Clooney and Gemma Chan.

Fashion designer Tamara Ralph offers her personal pick of films, beauty brands and hotels. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Rosewood Beijing: a haven of Chinese culture and luxury

An oasis within Beijing’s CBD, this luxe property seamlessly blends Chinese culture and modern opulence with world-class dining and wellness.

Rosewood Beijing is located in the city’s busy Chaoyang district. Photo: Handout
Asia travel

How Hainan is using hip-hop to rebrand luxury in China

‘The Chinese Hawaii’ just hosted Scott – and it’s a sign that China is embracing music it once scorned for larger consumerist ambitions.

Tourism

A luxurious stay at London’s Chancery Rosewood hotel, where details count

The Chancery Rosewood, a hotel housed in the former US embassy building in London, sets a new benchmark for luxury and attention to detail.

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Wellness

Is this the future of medical spas? Behind Canyon Ranch’s US$500m Texas resort

Women’s wellness often focuses on weight loss and appearances – but there is a shift towards empowerment and ‘health as a lifestyle choice’.

Women meditating with sound bowls at Canyon Ranch in Tucson, Arizona. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

History meets luxury at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl near Salzburg

Works by François Boucher and Friedrich von Nerly line the corridors, while an on-site museum is dedicated to Austria’s beloved Empress Elisabeth.

Hong Kong economy

‘Secret sauce’ revealed as Rosewood Hong Kong named best hotel in world

Luxury Tsim Sha Tsui property takes crown in UK-based group’s rankings soon after Sheung Wan’s Bar Leone named No 1 in world.

Tourism

How paragliding in the French Alps takes a ski holiday to a higher level

Jumping off a mountain strapped to a parachute on a late-season ski trip to France’s Les 3 Vallées region affords unparalleled views.

Ski paragliders, or ski-gliders, take off for flight in the Les 3 Vallées. One writer’s ski holiday in the French Alps ski region was elevated by partaking in this adrenaline-inducing activity. Photo: dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images
Luxury Hotels

10 independent luxury hotel chains to have on your radar

Italy’s Adler, France’s Airelles and Barrière, Britain’s The Hoxton, Palisociety from the US and Raas from India all offer hotels with a more individual and local vibe.

The Hôtel Barrière L’Hermitage La Baule in France. Photo: Handout
Luxury Hotels

Independent luxury hotels are offering a more intimate, local feel

From Palihouse West Hollywood to London’s The Hoxton hotels, these properties offer more authentic cultural connections than many global brands.

Food and Drinks

Michelin reveals how its guides make money. Are they still credible?

The French brand’s confirmation that it takes cash from tourism boards gives those who doubt its impartiality ‘ammunition’, an expert says.

Luxury Hotels

Rosewood launches new campaign to prioritise bespoke experiences

The Hong Kong-based hotel group is enhancing its experience offerings by helping guests create meaningful cultural and personal connections during their travels.

Rosewood Hotel Group has launched a new campaign promoting closer connections between guests and the hotels’ environments. Photo: Handout
Indonesia

Hope and fear as resort aims to transform Lombok to ‘Miami of Indonesia’

A billion-dollar resort in Buwun Mas promises jobs but sparks fears of cultural erosion and environmental damage.

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The stunning turquoise coastal waters of Indonesia’s Buwun Mas village, where Australian investors are planning a luxury resort. Photo: Marina Bay City/Lombok/dpa
Food and Drinks

Will the Michelin Guide’s expansion into hotel ratings help keep it relevant?

Michelin sees itself as ‘a global media’ as it expands into travel and wine, going toe to toe with the likes of TripAdvisor and Condé Nast.

Tourism

Can island retreat’s tailored sleep programme really unlock your best rest?

A sleep-focused island retreat offers a lifestyle reset with personalised advice from sleep specialists and tranquil surroundings.

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